pullweedsgrowhope
Light Bulb Moment
Grief walking in the dark with the pounding in my head measuring steps. May as well, since sleep won't come; washed away by my tears....
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pullweedsgrowhope
Feb 261 min read
War Paint
Color as a cover, Attitude of contempt, Curious eyes can't see, Weakness painted over. Pry open your fingers, waving courage as a flag....
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pullweedsgrowhope
Feb 141 min read
Darling
What are you afraid of, darling? I can watch you listen to the lurking, voices telling you to run away, again, from the pain. But pain is...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Feb 31 min read
Ticking By
The time that He gives me, is the time that I get. Wishing I had more time is a waste. Managing my time may work in theory, until I...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Jan 61 min read
Let's get real.
Put on your mask, they said. It will save you. But from what I can tell, cover ups have never saved anyone. Like white-washed tombs,...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 20, 20231 min read
A Challenge
As I look around me, there are people hustling and hurting everywhere. We're all in our own little worlds. Are you feeling alone there?...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Following Directions
As I have been wrestling with the feelings of loss, grief and guilt over this move away from friends and my sister, the Lord reminded me...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 18, 20231 min read
The Habit of Love
You choose anger, big, like a raging bull. I feel it, but it's not mine, so I wave my cape and you run right by. You've been hurt and...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Beautiful Potholes
I asked myself why, the ice freezes in circles, and You gave me this image. The picture of a footprint. The footprint of his heart. Long...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 12, 20231 min read
That Old Familiar Feeling
When you feel it can you let yourself go back, to when you first felt it, and remind yourself that you're safe now. There's nothing to...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 11, 20231 min read
All By Myself
Swimming in a pool of regret in December. Who is there with me? The enemy. He and my sin, invited me in, and, man, I'm flailing. Who...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Hearts Revealed, A Reflection
Along the road, high up in the mountains, there is a pipe carrying spring water that never stops flowing. If you were driving the speed...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 7, 20231 min read
The Letter
They didn't have the know how. Let's think about this carefully. Love, the one who sees you now. Safety, gentleness, having their ducks...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Telephone
Have you ever felt like you were playing telephone with God? Like you were on the end of a long string, complete with empty toilet paper...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Holiday Traditions
Up with a memory in my dream, dad and a cup of tea. So I'm here with the moon and the cat and my "Candy Cane Lane"- letting the feelings...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Dec 3, 20231 min read
The Snowball Effect
It can start with one, "I'm sorry." But once it gets rolling, like paying off debts, it can lift a heavy weight off your chest. And if...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Nov 27, 20231 min read
As Was My Habit- A Warning
Face plants on the pavement Are not so bad, when you're young. I remember... My mom would get a warm washcloth and clean me up, A little...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Oct 31, 20231 min read
This Is Enough
In the season... of trust of peace of daily bread. Knowing... this is enough, right where I am. It's going to change. The plan is not...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Above My Pay Grade
Why seems to be what I demand. Can there be a reason for mountains of pain? When "What is the lesson?" helps me understand. What do you...
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pullweedsgrowhope
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Gone fishing.
As I was out on the kayak today, the weather was gorgeous and the water was clear. I didn’t really have a destination, except to look at...
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